Question

cattle, yaks, and water buffalo are classified as bovines, and each possesses four stomach compartments. despite the size of their digestive tracts, they rely on a variety of microorganisms for the breakdown and digestion of the plant matter that makes up their diets. the microorganisms found in their digestive tracts rely on the bovines to provide the resources they need for survival. what type of relationship exists between the bovines and the microorganisms? competition mutualism parasite - host predator - prey

Explanation:

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. Bovines rely on microorganisms to break - down plant matter for digestion, and the microorganisms rely on the bovines for resources like a habitat and nutrients. In competition, organisms vie for the same resources. In a parasite - host relationship, one benefits at the expense of the other. In a predator - prey relationship, one organism hunts and consumes the other.

Answer:

B. mutualism